Contract Assistant

With supervision is responsible for the review and maintenance of agreements within the University contract system.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Reviews non-financial contracts for legal principles and follows directions on specific areas of concern.

2. Tracks flow and progression of contract related documents.

3. Obtains approvals from necessary signature authorities.

4. Negotiates terms with third parties.

5. Assists management with contract maintenance and other duties as assigned.

6. Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.

7. Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s mission.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Experience in a large, multi-layered organization.
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).

Minimum Qualifications Level I

• Associate’s degree in a business-related field or Paralegal Certificate required; or relevant equivalent experience.
• One to three years experience in contract administration, procurement, paralegal, sourcing, or other business-related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification by a recognized professional Contract/Procurement/Purchasing organization
• Familiar with source-to-pay procurement software.
• Fluent in Spanish or American Sign Language.